Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.52, 1,142 and 241.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 761.52, 1,142 and 241.42 is: 362.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761.52 : 1,142 = 241.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761.52/1,142 = 241.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761.52x = 1,142 × 241.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761.52x = 275,701.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,701.64/761.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362.04
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